Indira Ekadashi Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha. It is believed to help ancestors attain liberation. King Indrasena observed it and freed his father from Yama's realm.
Indira Ekadashi Mythology & Legend
According to the Padma Purana, Sage Narada told King Indrasena to observe this Ekadashi to help his father in the afterlife. The king did so, and his father was released from Yama's realm and attained heaven. The vrat benefits both the observer and ancestors.
Indira Ekadashi Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.
- Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Indira Ekadashi Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Indira Ekadashi Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Indira Ekadashi Regional Celebrations across India
Pan-India(इंदिरा एकादशी)
Ancestor welfare
North India(इंदिरा एकादशी)
Shraddha, tarpan for pitrus
Indira Ekadashi Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Fast and worship Vishnu
- ✓Remember ancestors
- ✓Donate in their name
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
Don'ts
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid neglecting shraddha
- ✗Do not break early
Indira Ekadashi — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indira Ekadashi?
- Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- What are the Indira Ekadashi puja rituals?
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.; Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
- What to eat on Indira Ekadashi?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- What should you do on Indira Ekadashi?
- Fast and worship Vishnu; Remember ancestors; Donate in their name
- What should you avoid on Indira Ekadashi?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid neglecting shraddha; Do not break early
- Which deity is worshipped on Indira Ekadashi?
- Indira Ekadashi is dedicated to Vishnu.